Our Lady of Mt Carmel School vs Stephen Central Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 4.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mt Carmel School
Dashwood · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
130 students
Stephen Central Public School
Dashwood · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
135 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Mt Carmel School Dashwood, Ontario | Stephen Central Public School Dashwood, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 5% | 67 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #123 of 3,871 | #960 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #123 of 3,871 | #960 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 130 | 135 |
| Enrolment | 130 | 135 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 89% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 5% | 5% |
| Special education | 5% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Dashwood | Dashwood |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.huronperthcatholic.ca/mtcarmel/Pages/default.aspx | stephen.amdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Mt Carmel School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.7 vs 67.3).
- •Stephen Central Public School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 130.
- •Our Lady of Mt Carmel School is a catholic school while Stephen Central Public School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Our Lady of Mt Carmel School better than Stephen Central Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Our Lady of Mt Carmel School ranks higher (86.7 vs 67.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Our Lady of Mt Carmel School and Stephen Central Public School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Dashwood and Dashwood in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Our Lady of Mt Carmel School: 130. Stephen Central Public School: 135. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Our Lady of Mt Carmel School and Stephen Central Public School rank in Ontario?
Our Lady of Mt Carmel School is 123rd of 3,871 and Stephen Central Public School is 960th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).